Gate control theory is a great borrowed theory that relates to postoperative pain in the pediatric patient and the nursing education that is associated with it. Another theory that this writer believes also fits in the topic of postoperative pain in pediatric patients and nursing education about the topic is Lazaru’s theory of stress, coping, and adaptation (McEwen & Wills, 2014, p. 320). Stress plays a major role in pain especially after a surgery with pediatric patients, this specific population does not always understands what is happening to them and it can be stressful for the patient. This specific theory is borrowed from the behavioral sciences (McEwen & Wills, 2014, p. 320). If the patient has a hard time, coping with the procedure
